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🇵🇭Philippines
15–23 August 2026
Davao's grand annual thanksgiving festival celebrating the bountiful harvest and the cultural heritage of the city's…
Kadayawan Festival 2026
15–23 August 2026🇵🇭 Philippines
About Kadayawan Festival
Davao's grand annual thanksgiving festival celebrating the bountiful harvest and the cultural heritage of the city's indigenous tribes with street dancing and floral floats.
Travel Guide & Tips
What It Is
Kadayawan is Davao City's grand thanksgiving festival, held in the third week of August to celebrate a bountiful harvest, the city's flowers and fruits, and the heritage of its eleven indigenous Lumad and Moro tribes.
Street Dancing & Floats
The highlights are Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan — a street-dancing competition in vivid tribal costume — and the Pamulak, a parade of floats smothered in fruits, flowers, and orchids winding through the city.
Harvest & Heritage
Markets overflow with Davao produce, above all the famously pungent durian, plus mangosteen and pomelo. Tribal villages, rituals, and craft fairs spotlight the region's indigenous cultures.
When & Where
Held across Davao City in the third week of August, centred on the parade routes through the downtown and parks. Book accommodation early — it is the city's biggest week of the year.
Where to Celebrate
Tap a venue for directions.
Key Details
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
Araw ni Ninoy Aquino
21–23 August 2026
Araw ng mga Bayani
29–31 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Kadayawan Festival 2026?
- Kadayawan Festival 2026 is August 15, 2026 to August 23, 2026 in Philippines.
- Is Kadayawan Festival a public holiday in Philippines?
- Kadayawan Festival is not an official public holiday in Philippines. Most businesses remain open, though tourism areas may be affected.
- How many days is Kadayawan Festival 2026?
- Kadayawan Festival 2026 lasts 9 day(s), from August 15, 2026 to August 23, 2026.